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MRCOG (Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) is a membership examination of RCOG. It is regarded worldwide as the gold standard qualification in the obstetrics & gynaecology specialty. An aspirant is required to go through a three-part assessment to complete the MRCOG membership exam.

MRCOG Part 1 Exam

MRCOG Part 1 is the first stage of the RCOG’s membership exam. The objective of this part is basically to assess the understanding of a candidate in the basic and clinical sciences relevant to Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

MRCOG Part 1 Exam Pattern

The MRCOG Part 1 comprises two papers, SBA paper 1 and SBA paper 2. Both the tests are computer-based. Each paper consists of 100 questions with a single best answer (SBA). Each  paper receives the same number of points, so paper 1 receives 50% of the total, and paper 2  also counts for 50 per cent of the total marks. There are no minimum score requirements for  both papers. A candidate’s overall mark is the only factor in determining the outcome.

MRCOG Exam Dates

According to the official website of RCOG, the MRCOG Part 1 exam will be held twice in 2024 in the months of January and July.

MRCOG Part 1 January 2024 Exam

The first MRCOG Part 1 exam will be held on Tuesday 16 January 2024. Booking window for application was opened on Tuesday 14 November 2023. Booking window for application was closed on Thursday 14 December 2023. The results of the exam will be released on Tuesday 13 February 2024.

MRCOG Part 1 July 2024 Exam

The second MRCOG Part 1 exam will take place on Tuesday 2 July 2024. Eligibility deadline of the exam is Friday 15 March 2024. Submission of expression of interest closes on Tuesday 23 April 2024. Booking window application opens on Tuesday 23 April 2024. Booking window closes on Thursday 30 May 2024 and the results will be released on Wednesday 31 July 2024.

Hope you found this information helpful. All the best for your MRCOG Part 1 exam!!